Shrimpie Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 So I am about to dust off and take off the shelves an Eheim 9 gal rimless nano tank to set up for CRS. This tank has a small internal filter connected to the light setup. Took it down about a year ago and now I want to replace a 10 gal tank with it. It would appear that you could not use any other type of filtration with this tank because of the combination light/filter configuration. But I found a light clamp on the Eheim parts list that I ordered that will separately support the light. So now I am wondering what type of filtration I should setup for the tank. I just don't think the little corner filter will offer the best filtration for this project Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuthatch Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 I'd guess you'd put a little HOB on it? I know that Aqueon hobs will self-start if you lose power (and get it back, lol) I have one of those Aquastyles fight now! I'm good with the filter (only some CPDs & a few shrimps, 2 Otos) but I'm having trouble finding the filter cartridges. Just glanced at your info and saw that you have rili shrimp- that's what I hope to get sooner or later (red ones). I think they'd look good in that tank. Shrimpie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpsmasher Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 i just left it in there to hold the lights and used a combination DIY UG pipes + HOB filter for mine. Has bee working great so far!http://www.shrimpspot.com/index.php?/topic/1901-jumps-shrimping-journal/?p=36739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpie Posted August 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks guys. Nice setup Jumpsmasher. I love how you decorated your tank. I think I will try out your DIY UG and get an HOB and skip the filter that comes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuthatch Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hey Shrimpie, I've got a question about your filter (the one you aren't going to use). Did you buy replacement foam cartridges, or did you cut them from large foam sheets? If you made your own, do you happen to remember what size/style foam you used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpie Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hi Nuthatch: You know I never replaced the cartridge. I would just squeeze the pad out in the tank water that I removed from the tank and put the pad back into the filter. I found the Eheim parts website and found a link where you can get parts - including the pad. http://www.eheimparts.com/display_product.php?pid=7602728 Here is a link to show all 3 sizes of these tanks and the parts available for each one: http://www.eheimparts.com/show_subcat.php?parent=3&type=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Im looking at this filter http://www.pro-shrimp.co.uk/filtration/335-dennerle-nano-corner-filter-xl-30-60l.html I wish there was a dennerle dealer in the US. I would love to try this tank http://www.pro-shrimp.co.uk/aquariums/253-dennerle-scaper-s-tank-50l-complete-set.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappie49 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I have two of these tanks and find the filter more than adequate for shrimp and plants. Only thing is I replace the foam every 6mths when using ADA. Other shrimp sands/substrates never required me to change the foam but ADA turns it dark brown. The light Growns most plants and I add co2 with the low tech aerosol on both. I've had great success with cherries, Tigers, crystals, TBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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